Can you warm this dutch oven up with nothing in it? Or is that frowned upon?
25780
I got mine specifically for baking bread. I have used it twice so far. Both times I have preheated both Dutch oven and lid in 410F oven for 20 minutes before adding the bread dough. It still looks as though it has never been used. It is perfect so far. I have not tried to heat empty on stove top, so I can't speak to that.
25781
The user guide that comes with this oven as well as the website warn against heating it empty.
25782
I have used mine both on top of the stove and in the oven. I've heated it on the stove with oil to brown a roast, but I wouldn't heat it up empty. Maybe in the oven at a low (200 F) temperature, but not higher.
136209
You should let the dish cool a bit before using the lid, to,prevent its melting. Warm is ok, but fresh from oven, I wouldn't.
1141201
I haven't used it with a dutch oven, but it works well to spread the heat out, so it should work fine with the dutch oven, although a cast iron oven might not need it.
2227037
I don't see why you couldn't. There is nothing on it that could melt. I only use mine for stock and it is the perfect size for that. I really love this piece of cookware. May be a bit thinner than most Dutch ovens so could brown more around the edges.
586072
I would be hesitant to serve anything hot in it, which you probably wouldn't do anyway. Tin teapot and cups would become hot also. But something cold or warm should be okay.
147313
I have put the spirit dutch oven on the stove top and brought it to a rolling boil and the handles are still cool enough to lift the pot without pot holder. I have not used it in the oven yet but I assume the handles will get hot in the oven
711044
Use this as you would any other pan - on stovetop or in the oven...be sure you have enough liquid in it so it doesnot catch and burn on the bottom. This is not a very heavy pan, so I use it like any regular pot. No special temperature considerations.
572503
I don't see why not... I assume that you've got induction hobs in that "glass" cooktop and all they require is that the pot is magnetic and cast iron is. Note, you can heat things very fast with an induction hob so don't overdo it and ruin your dutch oven.
941044
I don't put mine in the oven. It would probably be o.k., but tbe metal on the lid that you grab to take the lid off gets really hot when I cook on a burner. So, you could risk a major burn if you don't use a hot pad for the lid at all times. It might be best to call Cuisenart directly.
552876
It doesn't get too hot. I have it sitting on my counter and use it every day. There are heat safe handles on the side to use if you need to move it while it's cooking. I have never been burned using this oven. I would say it gets warm, but no more than that.
1853747
I have not used it in other than my regular oven. It is ceramic and designed for low-moderate heat cooking over a longer period of time. I have used it successfully many times in my oven at a temperature of up to 350 (F) because that's what the recipe called for. I think I would opt for a cast iron Dutch oven for use on a wood stove rather than this ceramic pot. But that is just my opinion.
2118637
It should be fine, especially if you use the oven lid to keep the heat from escaping around the dutch oven. You will also need to use the heat diffuser plate to support the pot, and it should fit right down inside it. I've heard that dutch oven cooking is best with charcoal or wood, but I have had good results using propane on a very low flame.
617983
Not good. Needs to be returned for a replacement. I have not had that problem and I have used mine for years. It really is a great Dutch oven.
976235
I have this dutch oven and use it mostly for bread making and the temp I use is 475 F and have no problem.
646332
I'd use it over a Dutch Oven. I think it would certainly help to keep most of the heat in and around the Dutch Oven. It's worth the money
19105
You can heat the crap out of it with no worries. I preheat mine for 3 hours in an outdoor Viking and get over 1,000 degrees F on the stone. Your oven won't phase this thing.
64302
It gets hot just like a normal bbq. Wrapped in foil it will still cook.. I would not want it as a warmer.